AI-powered tool improves object detection for visually impaired users
Over the last few years, systems and applications that help visually impaired people navigate their environment have undergone…
Weill Cornell scientists discover early step in fat cell inflammation leading to diabetes
Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have identified an early step in a cellular process that leads to inflammation in…
New insight into TRPM3 heat sensor reveals how the body detects temperature
The ability to sense heat protects the body from burns and injury. But how the body actually feels…
Breakthrough combo therapy lowers death risk in recurrent prostate cancer
Men whose prostate cancer returns after surgery or radiation therapy may now benefit from a new drug combination…
Common test to assess viability of IVF embryos may be flawed
A test deployed in many fertility clinics to assess the viability of embryos for use in IVF is…
Early menopause increases risk of metabolic syndrome in women
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a dangerous and potentially deadly condition, increases with menopause. That’s the result of…
Corneas from diabetic donors perform well in vision restoring surgeries
Many eye banks won’t accept corneas from donors with diabetes, concerned they might be harder to prepare for…
New study offers hope for patients with treatment-resistant focal epilepsy
About one-third of patients with focal epilepsy, a common form of the neurological disorder, are believed to respond…
Genetic and inflammatory factors amplify the link between earlier menopause and cognitive risk
Women are significantly more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Earlier age at menopause is associated with…
Transdermal hormone therapy offers potential reduction in anxiety and depression
Hormone therapy–oral and transdermal–remains the most effective treatment for such bothersome menopause symptoms as hot flashes and is…
Hidden fat inside the abdomen and liver may damage arteries
A new study led by researchers at McMaster University reveals that hidden fat deep inside the abdomen and…
Here’s what the Dodgers will be charging for World Series tickets
Can you put a price on the experience of enjoying a World Series game at Dodger Stadium? Yes,…